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The maternity structure at Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital has actually been newly restored, yet inside it continues to be mainly unusable.

Source: Al Jazeera

A raccoon failed a collapsed ceiling tile and discovered greater than he imagined inside the US alcohol shop. After a shock night on the sauce, the plastered procyonid passed out in the restroom.

Source: Deutsche Welle

In Gaza, 54 couples held a mass wedding in Khan Younis, bringing a rare moment of joy amid war and displacement. The UAE-sponsored event also provided support for couples to start their new lives.

Source: France 24

Federica Mogherini has been charged in a probe over alleged fraud and corruption linked to a €650,000 EU Diplomatic Academy contract awarded to the College of Europe, which she led — adding pressure to EU institutions already facing scrutiny after recent lobbying scandals.

Source: France 24

One of the biggest Broadway shows of the past decade has made its way across the Atlantic, and is now on at the Théâtre de la Madeleine in Paris. “Dear Evan Hansen” follows a teenager named Evan Hansen, who suffers from severe social anxiety. Written by Pasek and Paul, the composers of “The Greatest Showman” and “La La Land”, the musical touches on themes of family drama, teen angst and the power of social media. FRANCE 24’s Genie Godula spoke to Kevin Barnachea, one of the stars of the show, in Entre Nous. 

Source: France 24

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Source: Al Jazeera

The White House is refuting complaints President Donald Trump was struggling to stay awake during a closet meeting.

Source: Al Jazeera

The Indian federal government has gone down an order for a state-run cybersecurity application to be preloaded on all new mobile phones. The uncommon plan reversal came amidst objection from politicians, personal privacy advocates and technology firms.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Video footage shows Russian soldiers increasing a flag over Pokrovsk as Moscow claims full control of the eastern Ukrainian city.

Source: Al Jazeera